Emeril Lagasse is one of the most successful chefs and Food Network stars of all time, and this month marks the 25th anniversary of where it all began: Emeril’s New Orleans. The flagship restaurant, which many site as the birthplace of the Big Easy’s food revolution, is hosting a month-long …

"Try to find lamb that is pasture-raised and free of hormones and antibiotics. It makes a great difference — to us and to the lambs! The quality of the meat and being mindful not to overcook it are the secrets to lamb perfection."

Top Chef alum Chaz Brown believes that chicken wings are the perfect medium for exposing non-adventurous eaters to unusual flavors—mostly because no one will ever turn down a chicken wing. The menu at his new New York City wing spot Seoul Chicken spotlights ingredients ranging from kalamansi (a …